Vaske, Sigsworth become first-time champions at Fitger's 5K

Vaske, Sigsworth become first-time champions at Fitger's 5K

DULUTH — A new men’s champion was crowned at the 37th annual Fitger’s 5K race on Saturday, ending an unprecedented four-year run at the top by Duluth native Scott Behling, winner of four straight races since 2022. Ben Vaske, 30, of St. Paul, claimed his first Fitger’s 5K championship by narrowly defeating the seven-time champion. Vaske's winning time of 15 minutes and 10 seconds was just two seconds ahead of Behling as the two made a final push …